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Ohio State at Minnesota
Oct 29, 2005 • Completed
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Ohio State
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Final Score
45 - 31

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Game Story
Ohio State beats Minnesota 45-31
Ohio State finished ahead of Minnesota 45-31 on Oct 29, 2005. The result came in week 9 of the 2005 season.
Ohio State finished ahead of Minnesota 45-31 on Oct 29, 2005. The result came in week 9 of the 2005 season.
Ohio State built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Ohio State 449; Minnesota 578. Another key split was passing yards: Ohio State 242; Minnesota 396.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Ohio State 449; Minnesota 578
Passing yards
Ohio State 242; Minnesota 396
Rushing yards
Ohio State 216; Minnesota 182
Turnovers
Ohio State 0; Minnesota 1
First downs
Ohio State 22; Minnesota 23
Possession time
Ohio State 19:12; Minnesota 17:14
Third downs
Ohio State 3-10; Minnesota 6-15
Completions-attempts
Ohio State 14-20; Minnesota 26-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Minnesota | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 578 | 449 |
| Passing Yards | 396 | 242 |
| Rushing Yards | 182 | 216 |
| First Downs | 23 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-36 | 14-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 17:14 | 19:12 |